7 Sparks (Mercer Island)

"This award is given for a delightfully elegant machine that walked onto the site, relying on a balance of eight legs run by a single motor. From the moment it walked onto the Presentation Site until the moment it walked back off again, Blueth had us in awe. This creature, based on a Theo Jansen style walking machine, combined sophisticated engineering and design with a simple and elegant execution. This creature relied on a system of 8 legs powered by a single motor. This required finely tuned balance combined with a complex series of linkages to create lifelike motion. This walking ability, along with a moving head, blinking eyes, and fire-breathing capability worked to bring this creature to life."